How to Make Vegan French Onion Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

French onion soup is a beloved classic, known for its rich and savory flavors. Traditionally made with beef broth and topped with gooey, melted cheese, it may seem impossible to recreate this dish in a vegan-friendly way. However, with a few simple swaps and some creative ingredients, you can enjoy all the comforting flavors of French onion soup without any animal products.

This Vegan French Onion Soup recipe takes all the traditional elements of the dish and gives them a plant-based ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons buttery spread (such as Smart Balance®)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 pounds onions, halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • ⅓ cup dry sherry
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
  • 6 slices sourdough bread, toasted
  • ⅔ cup shredded vegan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat buttery spread and oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Reduce heat to very low and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very tender and brown, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes. Blend in broth, sherry, and Dijon mustard. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Stir in sherry vinegar.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Ladle soup into 6 oven-proof bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of toast and some vegan cheese. Broil until cheesy is bubbly and golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    300 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 888mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 381mg

    Categories

    Vegan recipes